Armenia’s Government signs assistance agreement with USAID
18:25, 28 September, 2013
YEREVAN, SEPTEMBER 28, ARMENPRESS. The Government of the Republic of
Armenia signed an assistance agreement with the United States Agency
for International Development (USAID). The Information and Public
Relations Department of the Government of the Republic of Armenia
informed “Armenpress” that the Head of Staff of the Government of the
Republic of Armenia Vache Gabrielyan signed the aforesaid agreement on
behalf of the Republic of Armenia. The Mission Director for Armenia
for the United States Agency for International Development (USAID)
Dr. Karen Hilliard singed the agreement on behalf of the United
States.
The United States has been actively engaged with Armenia since it
achieved its independence in 1991. Building upon shared values and the
strong personal ties and commitment of the ArmenianAmerican community,
the two countries have forged a strong partnership. One of the key
elements in that partnership is a significant program of assistance,
in which USAID plays a prominent role. Historically, USG has been the
largest bilateral donor in Armenia with substantial part of its
portfolio directed to provision of technical assistance and training.
The high level of USG funding (U.S. government assistance to Armenia
was among the very highest per capita levels of assistance worldwide)
has given the USG the ability to be heard at the highest levels of
government. Current and new programs focus on the enforcement of
existing legislation, enhancement of organizational capacity of
partner institutions, creation of favorable business and investment
environment, and improved service delivery.
From: Emil Lazarian | Ararat NewsPress
